Minajhola

Minajhola
ମୀନଝୋଲା
village
Minajhola
Minajhola

Location in Odisha, India

Coordinates: 19°31′00″N 83°44′30″E / 19.51667°N 83.74167°E / 19.51667; 83.74167Coordinates: 19°31′00″N 83°44′30″E / 19.51667°N 83.74167°E / 19.51667; 83.74167
Country  India
State Odisha
District Rayagada
Elevation 248 m (814 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 371
Languages
 • Official Oriya
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration OD 18
Website odisha.gov.in

Minajhola is located near Gudari in the Rayagada district, in the Indian state of Odisha. It is famous for the Shiva temple,[1] one of the tourist attractions of the district.[2][3][4] The main place of attraction is a shiva temple at the confluence of three rivers i.e. Vamsadhara, Chauladhua & Phalaphalia here.[5][6][7] Situated at the heart of the dense forest, It is one of the identified Tourist Centres[8][9][10][11] (scenic spot) of odisha. Minajhola is famous for its Shiva temple,[12] People from far and near visit the shrine during the festival of Shivaratri[13]

Geography

Minajhola is located at 19° 31' 00″N and 83° 44' 30″E. It is 134 km away from the district headquarters Rayagada. The nearest railway station is Rayagada.Total population of Minajhola is 371 out of which male population is 182 and female population is 189.

References

  1. ↑ "About Rayagada"
  2. ↑ "Tourism" (PDF). cesorissa.org. State of the Environment Report - Orissa, 2007. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "General information of Rayagada district"
  4. ↑ "About village Minajhola in onefivenine.com"
  5. ↑ "Tourist places of Rayaada"
  6. ↑ "Rayagada District: Introduction". 123orissa.com. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  7. ↑ "Tribal India tours"
  8. ↑ "identified Tourist Centres of Orissa"
  9. ↑ Patra, Dasarathy. Tribal Tourism and Culture (PDF). Orissareview-November,2011. pp. 63–68.
  10. ↑ Identified Tourist Centres in Odisha (PDF). Orissa Reference Annual-2011. pp. 521–532. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  11. ↑ "Rayagada district General information". indiaonapage.com. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  12. ↑ "Rayagada"Tourist places near Rayagada
  13. ↑ " Minajhola in odisha360 .com"


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